I need a new backpack for school and travel.
Who makes a good durable bag and where can i buy one?

I just bought one of these

http://www.chromebags.com/

waterproof messenger bags and backpacks

Shit, i've not bought a bag in a good while, not really had the need to buy one. What do you prefer man bags or back packs?

back packs.

somethign htat can hold a few texts/binders, a laptop, and a water bottle

Surprisingly I have no good answer for this. :D

For school, I think messenger backs are better. It's easier to put a laptop and folder in there. It also looks stylish.

The only problem I find with them is weight distribution. I ride my bike everywhere, so a messenger bag feels better, and it's easier to sling it around and take stuff out of it without taking it off, but when I'm walking around school all day I wish that I had a backpack.

Heres a pretty cool one and it is big, so can hold alot. (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/descpageBPFALLEN-FLINBP.html)

Type "Swiss Gear backpacks" in google. From teh makers of original Swiss Army Knife, oh yes. They have some good laptop-ready backpacks as well; I just got one this Christmas and it's great (laptop pouch, mp3 wiring, cell holder, bottle holder) lots of shit.


edit: Here's a pic of the inside where I store my laptop. http://i42.tinypic.com/33xaqs7.jpg

I'd go with a Mountain Equipment Coop or Dakine.

I'm rocking the Dakine right now. Had it for almost a year and it's still in almost perfect condition, depsite having been through alot. Comes with lifetime warranty too.

I picked up a canvas army-style backpack for $.50 at a garage sale last summer. It was a steal, and it actually looks pretty good. Tough as hell, too. You could drag it across campus with rocks in it all year if you wanted to.

http://www.1starmy.com/uploadimages/Product_154_enl.jpg
Mine looks kinda like that, except a tan color canvas, not olive.

Man, they are awesome i have been looking for one for ages.